Production Design – Wicked
The team behind Wicked made a concerted effort to minimize the use of digital technology–and it may be rewarded for that.
My Oscar Book:
This choice is evident in the construction of Oz, which was once an imaginary place on stage brought to life with a few props.
The Academy tends to distribute awards evenly, and since “Wicked” is likely to lose in the major categories, it’s likely to win in the technical departments (like Best Sound)